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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VL22

History and Politics

University of Westminster, London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) History and Politics at University of Westminster, London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Studying History and Politics at Westminster will equip you with the analytical tools to explore and understand societies, both past and present. History and Politics are deeply complementary disciplines: history and the writing of history are entrenched in politics and political frameworks, while contemporary politics and political organisations and movements can only be fully understood when examined in longer historical patterns. We teach History and Politics in a truly global framework, listening to previously marginalised voices and questioning long-standing beliefs surrounding power a... International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Nationalism and liberalism
Democracy
Socialism
Fascism – from both historical and political perspectives
UCAS Code:VL22
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Westminster, London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£19,000£25,500£29,000
5 years£24,000£31,000£38,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
6%Studying
8%Work & Study
12%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London offers History and Politics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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